Kevin W. Putala
A Tang Soo Do Life
There comes a moment in every warrior’s life when the uniform hangs still, the dojo is quiet, and the body—once so capable—begins to whisper that it’s time to slow down. I’ve reached that …
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The evolution of Tang Soo Do from Shotokan Karate is a complex story woven through colonialism, cultural preservation, and personal legacy. As someone who has trained in Traditional tang Soo Do, …
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Eighteen months ago, I underwent staged bilateral total knee replacements—a necessary decision after years of pain, limited movement, and the loss of a once-strong foundation. As someone with a …
At 59, I tied my belt again. It wasn’t to step into a dojo or to prepare for a tournament. It was to step into my garage, alone, with two titanium knees and forty years of martial arts experience …
I arrived in South Korea on January 6, 1985. It was NOT the South Korea we know today, with K-Pop, K-Dramas, and one of the most vibrant economies on the planet. Hyundai were used as taxis and were …
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The basics. Every sport, trade, art, or other undertaking has them. Most people find them boring because they are often drilled over and over, and teacher/coaches remind us of them constantly …
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